We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. What you'll do… + Develop and improve of the existing Ethernet network stack for automotive gateway applications. + Bring up and configure new Ethernet drivers for various hardware platforms. + Optimize existing communication paths to improve network performance and reduce latency. + Work with hardware and debuggers at a bench and HIL level to verify software operation and troubleshoot issues. + Design and implement security-critical authentication schemes for verifying OEM hardware and ensuring system integrity. + Program and optimize state-of-the-art 10Base-T1S switches for automotive network applications. + Design and implement interfaces with 10Base-T1S networks using a variety of protocols and PHYs. + Create comprehensive technical documentation for software designs, implementations, and test results. + Develop and execute unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability. + Collaborate with the validation team to define test strategies and ensure comprehensive test coverage. + Hands-on experience with Ethernet network stack development and optimization. + Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts effectively. + Ability to deliver high-quality, well-documented code in a real-time embedded environment. + Understanding of modern automotive network architectures and communication protocols. + Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and software build infrastructure. + Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. You'll have… + Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience. + Automotive RTOS experience + 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive networking or embedded systems development. + Strong familiarity with Ethernet networks, especially 100Base-T and 10Base-T1S. + Solid understanding of the TCP/IP stack and lightweight IP (LWIP) implementations. + Familiarity with continuous development and software development processes, including Agile methodologies. + Strong documentation, writing, and communication skills.Even better, you may have...Experience with network security protocols and technologies. + Experience with automotive diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS). + Experience with software build tools like CMake, Bazel, + Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation. + Background in network and/or hardware security + Knowledge of automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) + You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases • Tuition assistance • Established and active employee resource groups • Paid time off for individual and team community service • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4 Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MZ1 **Requisition ID** : 44711